List of eulipotyphlans

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Clockwise from upper left: Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus), European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), European mole (Talpa europaea), and ornate shrew (Sorex ornatus) Montage of Eulipotyphla V.2.0.jpg
Clockwise from upper left: Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus), European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), European mole (Talpa europaea), and ornate shrew (Sorex ornatus)

Eulipotyphla is an order of placental mammals which includes hedgehogs, gymnures, moles, shrew moles, desmans, solenodons, and shrews. Members of this order are called eulipotyphlans. The order currently comprises 486 extant species, which are grouped into 53 genera. Eulipotyphlans live worldwide, with the exceptions of Australia and most of South America, and in a variety of habitats, particularly forests, shrublands, and grasslands, but also including savannas, wetlands, deserts, and rocky areas. They come in a variety of body plans in contrasting shapes and sizes, and range in size from the Etruscan shrew, at 3 cm (1 in) plus a 3 cm (1 in) tail to the moonrat, at 46 cm (18 in) plus a 30 cm (12 in) tail.

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Eulipotyphla is divided into four families: Erinaceidae, containing the hedgehogs and gymnures; Solenodontidae, containing the solenodons; Soricidae, containing the shrews; and Talpidae, containing the moles, shrew moles, and desmans. Erinaceidae has twenty-four species split between the subfamilies Erinaceinae (hedgehogs) and Galericinae (gymnures). Solenodontidae has only two species. Soricidae has 418 species split between the subfamilies Crocidurinae (white-toothed shrews), Myosoricinae (African shrews), and Soricinae (red-toothed shrews). Talpidae has 45 species split between the subfamilies Scalopinae (moles), Talpinae (moles, shrew moles, and desmans), and Uropsilinae (shrew moles). The exact classification of the species is not fixed, with many recent proposals made based on molecular phylogenetic analysis. No species have gone extinct since 1500 CE, but over 50 species, or more than 10 percent of all eulipotyphlans, are considered endangered or critically endangered.

Conventions

Range maps are provided wherever possible; if a range map is not available, a description of the collective range of species in that genera is provided. Ranges are based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species unless otherwise noted.

Classification

The order Eulipotyphla consists of 486 extant species belonging to 53 genera. This does not include hybrid species or extinct prehistoric species. Modern molecular studies indicate that the 53 genera can be grouped into 4 families, and some of these families are subdivided into named subfamilies.

Family Erinaceidae

Family Solenodontidae (solenodons): 2 genera, 2 species

Family Soricidae

Family Talpidae

Eulipotyphla [1] [2] [3]   

Eulipotyphlans

The following classification is based on the taxonomy described by Mammal Species of the World (2005), with augmentation by generally accepted proposals made since using molecular phylogenetic analysis, as supported by both the IUCN and the American Society of Mammalogists. [4]

Family Erinaceidae

Members of the Erinaceidae family are erinaceids, and include hedgehogs and gymnures. Erinaceidae comprises twenty-four extant species divided into 10 genera. These genera are grouped into two subfamilies: Erinaceinae, or hedgehogs, and Galericinae, or gymnures.

Subfamily Erinaceinae – G. Fischer, 1814 – five genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Atelerix
(African hedgehog)

Atelerix albiventris in Spain.jpg

Pomel, 1848

Four species
AfricaSize range: 15 cm (6 in) long, plus 2 cm (1 in) tail (Southern African hedgehog) to 27 cm (11 in) long, plus 2 cm (1 in) tail (Somali hedgehog) [5]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, forest, and savanna [6]

Diets: Omnivorous [5]
Erinaceus
(woodland hedgehog)

Erinaceus roumanicus 2020 G2.jpg

Linnaeus, 1758

Four species
Europe, western Asia, eastern Asia, and New ZealandSize range: 13 cm (5 in) long, plus 2 cm (1 in) tail (European hedgehog) to 30 cm (12 in) long, plus 5 cm (2 in) tail (Northern white-breasted hedgehog) [7]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, and forest [8]

Diets: Insects and other invertebrates, eggs, small vertebrates, carrion, and fruit [7]
Hemiechinus
(long-eared hedgehog)

Hemiechinus auritus; Baikonur 09.jpg

Fitzinger, 1866

Two species
Western, central, and southern AsiaSize range: 12 cm (5 in) long, plus 1 cm (0.4 in) tail (Long-eared hedgehog) to 28 cm (11 in) long, plus 6 cm (2 in) tail (Indian long-eared hedgehog) [9]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, and desert [10]

Diets: Omnivorous; primarily invertebrates and insects, as well as small vertebrates, eggs, carrion, fruit, vegetables, and seeds [9]
Mesechinus
(steppe hedgehog)

Mesechinus orientalis.jpg

Ognew, 1951

Two species
Eastern AsiaSize range: About 24 cm (9 in) long, plus 3 cm (1 in) tail [11]

Habitats: Grassland and forest [12]

Diets: Omnivorous; primarily invertebrates and insects, as well as small vertebrates, eggs, carrion, fruit, and seeds [11]
Paraechinus
(desert hedgehog)

Desert Hedgehog.png

Trouessart, 1879

Four species
Southern and western Asia, Northern Africa, and Arabian PeninsulaSize range: 14–28 cm (6–11 in) long, plus 1–4 cm (0.4–1.6 in) tail [13]

Habitats: Shrubland, desert, forest, grassland, inland wetlands, and savanna [14]

Diets: Insects, as well as other invertebrates, small vertebrates, and eggs [13]
Subfamily Galericinae – Pomel, 1848 – five genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Echinosorex

Haarigel (Echinosorex gymnura).jpg

Blainville, 1836

One species
Southeast Asia
Greater Moonrat area.png 		Size: 26–46 cm (10–18 in) long, plus 16–30 cm (6–12 in) tail [15]

Habitats: Forest [16]

Diet: Invertebrates, as well as frogs, fish, and fruit [17]
Hylomys
(gymnure)

Hylomys suillus dorsalis.jpg

Müller, 1839

Three species
Southeastern AsiaSize range: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in) tail [18]

Habitats: Shrubland, rocky areas, and forest [19]

Diets: Invertebrates, as well as fruit [18]
Neohylomys

Neohylomys hainanensis (10.3897-zookeys.795.28218) Figure 2.jpg

Shaw & Wong, 1959

One species
Hainan island, China
Hainan Gymnure area.png 		Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail [20]

Habitats: Forest and caves [21]

Diet: Insects, worms, and plants [20]
Neotetracus

Neotetracus sinensis.jpg

Trouessart, 1909

One species
Southern China
Shrew Gymnure area.png 		Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 4–7 cm (2–3 in) tail [20]

Habitats: Forest [22]

Diet: Insects, worms, and plants [20]
Podogymnura
(Philippine gymnure)		 Mearns, 1905

Two species
 Philippines Size range: 13 cm (5 in) long, plus 4 cm (2 in) tail (Mindanao gymnure) to 22 cm (9 in) long, plus 8 cm (3 in) tail (Dinagat gymnure) [23]

Habitats: Forest [24]

Diets: Insects, worms, birds, and carrion [23]

Family Solenodontidae

Members of the Solenodontidae family are solenodontids, and it comprises two extant species of solenodons, each in its own genus.

Not assigned to a named subfamily – two genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Atopogale

Solenodon cubanus.jpg

Cabrera, 1925

One species
 Cuba
Cuban Solenodon area.png 		Size: 28–39 cm (11–15 in) long, plus 17–26 cm (7–10 in) tail [25]

Habitats: Forest [26]

Diet: Invertebrates, reptiles, fruit, and vegetables, as well as poultry [25]
Solenodon

Hispaniolan Solenodon crop.jpg

Brandt, 1833

One species
 Hispaniola island in the Dominican Republic and Haiti
Hispaniolan Solenodon area.png 		Size: 28–39 cm (11–15 in) long, plus 17–26 cm (7–10 in) tail [25]

Habitats: Forest and caves [27]

Diet: Invertebrates, reptiles, fruit, and vegetables, as well as poultry [25]

Family Soricidae

Members of the Soricidae family are soricids or shrews. Soricidae comprises 418 extant species divided into 25 genera. These genera are grouped into three subfamilies: Crocidurinae, or white-toothed shrews, Myosoricinae, or African shrews, and Soricinae, or red-toothed shrews.

Subfamily Crocidurinae – Milne-Edwards, 1872 – nine genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Crocidura
(white-toothed shrew)

Crocidura russula (Huisspitsmuis).jpg

Wagler, 1832

192 species
Europe, Africa, and non-Arctic AsiaSize range: 4–18 cm (2–7 in) long, plus 4–11 cm (2–4 in) tail [28]

Habitats: Shrubland, desert, coastal/supratidal marine, rocky areas, forest, intertidal marine, grassland, inland wetlands, savanna, and caves [29]

Diets: Insects and other invertebrates, as well as small mammals, frogs, toads, and lizards [28]
Diplomesodon

Pegii putorak (Diplomesodon pulchellum), Gescheckte Wustenspitzmaus, Piebald Shrew, Moskovskii zoopark (Moscow zoo), 18.11.2008.jpg

Brandt, 1852

One species
Central Asia
Piebald Shrew area.png 		Size: 5–8 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 2–4 cm (1–2 in) tail [30]

Habitats: Desert [31]

Diet: Insects, as well as small lizards [31]
Feroculus Kelaart, 1852

One species
Southern India and Sri Lanka
Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew area.png 		Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 5–8 cm (2–3 in) tail [32]

Habitats: Forest, grassland, and inland wetlands [33]

Diet: Earthworms, small vertebrates, and plants [32]
Paracrocidura
(large-headed shrew)		 Heim de Balsac, 1956

Three species
Central AfricaSize range: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail [34]

Habitats: Forest and inland wetlands [35]

Diets: Insects [34]
Ruwenzorisorex Hutterer, 1986

One species
Central Africa
Ruwenzori Shrew area.png 		Size: 9–10 cm (4 in) [36]

Habitats: Inland wetlands and forest [37]

Diet: Mollusks and small vertebrates [32]
Scutisorex
(hero shrew)

Scutisorex somereni.jpg

Thomas, 1910

Two species
Central AfricaSize range: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 6–10 cm (2–4 in) tail [38]

Habitats: Forest [39]

Diets: Insects, earthworms, small vertebrates, and plants [38]
Solisorex Thomas, 1924

One species
Sri Lanka
Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew area.png 		Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 5–7 cm (2–3 in) tail [30]

Habitats: Forest and grassland [40]

Diet: Insects, earthworms, and small vertebrates [30]
Suncus
(musk shrew or pygmy shrew)

Suncus etruscus.jpg

Ehrenberg, 1832

Eighteen species
Europe, Africa, and southern and southeastern AsiaSize range: 3 cm (1 in) long, plus 2 cm (1 in) tail (Etruscan shrew) to 9 cm (4 in) long, plus 10 cm (4 in) tail (Anderson's shrew) [41]

Habitats: Shrubland, desert, forest, grassland, inland wetlands, and savanna [42]

Diets: Insects and small mammals, as well as plants [41]
Sylvisorex
(forest shrew)

Sylvisorex oriundus Hollister, female adult.jpg

Thomas, 1904

Fifteen species
Central AfricaSize range: 4–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–9 cm (2–4 in) tail [43]

Habitats: Grassland, forest, and inland wetlands [44]

Diets: Insects [43]
Subfamily Myosoricinae – Kretzoi, 1965 – three genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Congosorex
(Congo shrew)		 Heim de Balsac & Lamotte, 1956

Three species
Central AfricaSize range: 5–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in) tail (Lesser Congo shrew) [45]

Habitats: Forest [46]

Diets: Invertebrates [45]
Myosorex
(mouse shrew)

Myosorex varius 172260166.jpg

Gray, 1838

Nineteen species
Central and southern AfricaSize range: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 2–7 cm (1–3 in) tail [47]

Habitats: Shrubland, forest, grassland, inland wetlands, and savanna [48]

Diets: A variety of invertebrates, as well as seeds, small birds, and mammals [47]
Surdisorex
(African mole shrew)

Surdisorex polulus.jpg

Thomas, 1906

Three species
KenyaSize range: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 2–7 cm (1–3 in) tail [49]

Habitats: Shrubland and grassland [50]

Diets: Earthworms, as well as insects, small birds, and mammals [49]
Subfamily Soricinae – G. Fischer, 1817 – thirteen genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Anourosorex
(Asian mole shrew)

Anourosorex squamips yamashinai (adult) PShaner 2011-5-4.png

A. Milne-Edwards, 1872

Four species
Taiwan, and southern and eastern AsiaSize range: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 0.5–2 cm (0.2–0.8 in) tail [51]

Habitats: Grassland, rocky areas, and forest [52]

Diets: Insects and worms, as well as plants [51]
Blarina
(short-tailed shrew)

Southern short-tailed shrew.jpg

Gray, 1838

Four species
Central United States, Southeastern United States, Eastern North America, and FloridaSize range: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in) tail [53]

Habitats: Shrubland, forest, grassland, and inland wetlands [54]

Diets: Invertebrates, as well as small vertebrates and plants [53]
Blarinella
(Asian short-tailed shrew)		 Thomas, 1911

Three species
Central and southern China, northern Vietnam, and MyanmarSize range: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 3–6 cm (1–2 in) tail [55]

Habitats: Shrubland and forest [56]

Diets: Invertebrates [55]
Chimarrogale
(Asiatic water shrew)

Kawanezumi.jpg

Anderson, 1877

Six species
Eastern and southeastern AsiaSize range: 8–14 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 6–13 cm (2–5 in) tail [57]

Habitats: Shrubland, forest, and inland wetlands [58]

Diets: Invertebrates, crustaceans, and small fish [57]
Chodsigoa
(Asiatic shrew)		 Kastchenko, 1907

Eight species
Central China, Taiwan, and Southern AsiaSize range: 4–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 3–12 cm (1–5 in) tail [59]

Habitats: Shrubland and forest [60]

Diets: Earthworms, insects, and other invertebrates, as well as small mammals [59]
Cryptotis
(small-eared shrew)

Shrew1opt.jpg

Pomel, 1848

41 species
North America, Central America, and northern South AmericaSize range: 5 cm (2 in) long, plus 1 cm (0.4 in) tail (big Mexican small-eared shrew) to 11 cm (4 in) long, plus 5 cm (2 in) tail (Merida small-eared shrew) [61]

Habitats: Shrubland, forest, rocky areas, grassland, and inland wetlands [62]

Diets: Insects, as well as other invertebrates, small lizards and frogs, eggs, plants, and carrion [61]
Episoriculus
(brown-toothed shrew)		 Ellerman & Morrison-Scott, 1966

Four species
Taiwan and Southern AsiaSize range: 4–7 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 3–7 cm (1–3 in) tail [63]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, and forest [64]

Diets: Earthworms, insects, and other invertebrates, as well as small mammals [63]
Megasorex Hibbard, 1950

One species
Southern Mexico
Mexican Shrew area.png 		Size: 8–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail [65]

Habitats: Forest and shrubland [66]

Diet: Invertebrates [65]
Nectogale A. Milne-Edwards, 1870

One species
Central China and southern Asia
Elegant Water Shrew area-2.png 		Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail [67]

Habitats: Forest and inland wetlands [68]

Diet: Insects, crustaceans, and small fish [67]
Neomys
(water shrew)

Neomys anomalus.jpg

Kaup, 1829

Four species
Europe and AsiaSize range: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–8 cm (2–3 in) tail [69]

Habitats: Forest, grassland, inland wetlands, intertidal marine, and coastal marine [70]

Diets: Invertebrates, molluscs, fish, amphibians, frogs, and small rodents [69]
Notiosorex
(gray shrew)

Crawford's gray shrew.jpg

Coues, 1877

Four species
Southern North AmericaSize range: 4–7 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 2–4 cm (1–2 in) tail [71]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, forest, and desert [72]

Diets: Worms, spiders, and insects, as well as small mammals, lizards, birds, and carrion [71]
Sorex
(long-tailed shrew)

Sorex minutus.jpg

Linnaeus, 1758

76 species
Europe, Asia, North America, and Central AmericaSize range: 3 cm (1 in) long, plus 3 cm (1 in) tail (Eurasian pygmy shrew) to 12 cm (5 in) long, plus 4 cm (2 in) tail (Tundra shrew) [73]

Habitats: Shrubland, desert, forest, rocky areas, grassland, inland wetlands, coastal marine, and unknown [74]

Diets: Insects and other invertebrates, as well as small vertebrates, seeds, lichen, fungi, and plants [73]
Soriculus

Soriculus.png

Blyth, 1854

One species
Himalayas in Asia
Himalayan Shrew area.png 		Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 3–7 cm (1–3 in) tail [75]

Habitats: Forest, shrubland, and rocky areas [76]

Diet: Earthworms, insects, and other invertebrates, as well as small mammals [75]

Family Talpidae

Members of the Talpidae family are talpids, and include moles, shrew moles, and desmans. Talpidae comprises 24 extant species divided into 17 genera. These genera are grouped into three subfamilies: Scalopinae, or moles, Talpinae, containing moles, shrew moles, and desmans, and Uropsilinae, or shrew moles.

Subfamily Scalopinae – Gill, 1875 – five genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Condylura

Condylura.jpg

Illiger, 1811

One species
Eastern United States and Canada
Star-nosed Mole area.png 		Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 5–9 cm (2–4 in) tail [77]

Habitats: Forest, shrubland, and inland wetlands [78]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates, as well as other invertebrates, crustaceans, mollusks and small fish [79]
Parascalops

Hairy-tailed Mole iNaturalist.jpg

True, 1894

One species
Eastern United States and Canada
Hairy-tailed Mole area.png 		Size: 13–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 3 cm (1 in) tail [80]

Habitats: Forest, shrubland, and grassland [81]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates [80]
Scalopus

ScalopusAquaticus.jpg

Geoffroy, 1803

One species
Eastern and central North America
Eastern Mole area.png 		Size: 14–19 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 1–4 cm (0.4–1.6 in) tail [82]

Habitats: Forest and grassland [83]

Diet: Insects and earthworms, as well as plants [82]
Scapanulus Thomas, 1912

One species
Central China
Gansu Mole area.png 		Size: 9–11 cm (4 in), plus 3–4 cm (1–2 in) tail [84]

Habitats: Forest [85]

Diet: Earthworms and other invertebrates [84]
Scapanus
(western mole)

Scapanus latimanus2.jpg

Pomel, 1848

Three species
Western North AmericaSize range: 11 cm (4 in) long, plus 2 cm (1 in) tail (northern broad-footed mole) to 19 cm (7 in) long, plus 5 cm (2 in) tail (coast mole) [86]

Habitats: Coastal marine, grassland, forest, and savanna [87]

Diets: Earthworms, as well as other invertebrates, plants, and fungi [86]
Subfamily Talpinae – G. Fischer, 1814 – eleven genera
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Desmana

Desmana moschata MHNT.INS.10.jpg

Güldenstädt, 1777

One species
Western and central Asia
Russian Desman area.png 		Size: 18–22 cm (7–9 in) long, plus 17–22 cm (7–9 in) tail [88]

Habitats: Inland wetlands [89]

Diet: Fish, mollusks, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects [88]
Dymecodon

Dymecodon pilirostris - National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo - DSC06749.JPG

True, 1886

One species
Japan
True's Shrew Mole area.png 		Size: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 2–5 cm (1–2 in) tail [90]

Habitats: Forest, shrubland, and grassland [91]

Diet: Worms, insects, and other invertebrates [90]
Euroscaptor
(Asiatic mole)

Kloss's Mole - iNaturalist photo 352335520.jpg

Miller, 1940

Seven species
Eastern and southeastern AsiaSize range: 7 cm (3 in) long, plus 4 cm (2 in) tail (Vietnamese mole) to 15 cm (6 in) long, plus 10 cm (4 in) tail (greater Chinese mole) [92]

Habitats: Grassland and forest [93]

Diets: Insects and other invertebrates [92]
Galemys

Galemys pyrenaicus 01 by-dpc.jpg

Kaup, 1829

One species
Iberian Peninsula
Galemys pyrenaicus map.png 		Size: 11–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 12–16 cm (5–6 in) tail [94]

Habitats: Inland wetlands [95]

Diet: Insects and crustaceans [96]
Mogera
(East Asian mole)

Mogera imaizumii.jpg

Pomel, 1848

Seven species
Eastern AsiaSize range: 8 cm (3 in) long, plus 1 cm (0.4 in) tail (Insular mole) to 20 cm (8 in) long, plus 2 cm (1 in) tail (Ussuri mole) [97]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, and forest [98]

Diets: Earthworms, caterpillars and insects [97]
Neurotrichus

Shrew Mole (Neurotrichus gibbsii).jpeg

Günther, 1880

One species
Western North America
American Shrew Mole area.png 		Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail [99]

Habitats: Forest, shrubland, grassland, and inland wetlands [100]

Diet: Earthworms, insects, other invertebrates, fungi, and seeds [101]
Parascaptor

Parascaptor leucura 32423682.jpg

Gill, 1875

One species
Eastern Asia
White-tailed Mole area.png 		Size: 11–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) tail [90]

Habitats: Forest [102]

Diet: Likely earthworms and other invertebrates [90]
Scaptochirus H. Milne-Edwards, 1867

One species
Northern China
Short-faced Mole area.png 		Size: About 14 cm (6 in) [103]

Habitats: Desert and grassland [104]

Diet: Arthropod larvae [104]
Scaptonyx

Long-tailed mole.jpg

H. Milne-Edwards, 1872

One species
Eastern Asia
Long-tailed Mole area.png 		Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–6 cm (2 in) tail [105]

Habitats: Forest [106]

Diet: Likely earthworms and other invertebrates [105]
Talpa
(European mole)

Iberian mole - iNaturalist photo 333160846.jpg

Linnaeus, 1758

Eleven species
Europe and western and northern AsiaSize range: 9–18 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 1–4 cm (0.4–1.6 in) tail [107]

Habitats: Coastal marine, grassland, forest, and shrubland [108]

Diets: Earthworms and insects [107]
Urotrichus

Urotrichus talpoides - National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo - DSC06748.JPG

Temminck, 1841

One species
Japan
Japanese Shrew Mole area.png 		Size: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 2–5 cm (1–2 in) tail [90]

Habitats: Forest, shrubland, and grassland [109]

Diet: Insects, spiders, worms, and other invertebrates [90]
Subfamily Uropsilinae – Dobson, 1883 – one genus
NameAuthority and speciesRangeSize and ecology
Uropsilus
(shrew-like mole)		 A. Milne-Edwards, 1871

Four species
Central and southern China and northern MyanmarSize range: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 5–8 cm (2–3 in) tail [110]

Habitats: Shrubland, grassland, and forest [111]

Diets: Invertebrates [110]

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The Kivu shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Savanna swamp shrew</span> Species of mammal

The Savanna swamp shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Nigeria. Its natural habitat is swamp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oriental shrew</span> Species of mammal

The Oriental shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pitman's shrew</span> Species of mammal

Pitman's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Zambia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Flat-headed shrew</span> Species of mammal

The flat-headed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. The flat-headed shrew is listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Polia's shrew</span> Species of mammal

Polia's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ugandan lowland shrew</span> Species of mammal

The Ugandan lowland shrew or Moon shrew, is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Kenya and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swamps and montane forests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Iranian shrew</span> Species of mammal

The Iranian shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Iran. It is threatened by habitat loss.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timor shrew</span> Species of rodent

The Timor shrew or thin shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Timor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Upemba shrew</span> Species of mammal

The Upemba shrew is a species of shrew in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paramushir shrew</span> Species of mammal

The Paramushir shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Russia. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is likely named for Paramushir Island, home to several other species of shrew in the genus Sorex.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Portenko's shrew</span> Species of mammal

Portenko's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae that is endemic to Russia.

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  5. 1 2 Atelerix sizes and diets:
  6. ↑ Atelerix habitats:
  7. 1 2 Erinaceus sizes and diets:
  8. ↑ Erinaceus habitats:
  9. 1 2 Hemiechinus sizes and diets:
  10. ↑ Hemiechinus habitats:
  11. 1 2 Mesechinus sizes and diets:
  12. ↑ Mesechinus habitats:
  13. 1 2 Paraechinus sizes and diets:
  14. ↑ Paraechinus habitats:
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  19. ↑ Hylomys habitats:
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  38. 1 2 Scutisorex sizes and diets:
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  41. 1 2 Suncus sizes and diets:
  42. ↑ Suncus habitats:
  43. 1 2 Sylvisorex sizes and diets:
    • Bamenda pygmy shrew, Bioko forest shrew, Corbet's forest shrew, Dudu Akaibe's pygmy shrew, Kongana shrew, Lesser forest shrew:
    • Cameroonian forest shrew, Johnston's forest shrew, Volcano shrew: Kingdon, pp. 186, 187
    • Grant's forest shrew: Kingdon, pp. 186, 188
    • Greater forest shrew: Kingdon, pp. 186, 195
    • Howell's forest shrew: Kingdon, pp. 186, 189
    • Moon forest shrew, Rain forest shrew: Kingdon, pp. 186, 193
    • Mount Cameroon forest shrew: Kingdon, pp. 186, 194
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  45. 1 2 Congosorex sizes and diets:
    • Greater Congo shrew: Kingdon, pp. 43, 52
    • Lesser Congo shrew: Kingdon, pp. 43, 53
    • Phillips' Congo shrew: Kingdon, pp. 43, 51
  46. ↑ Congosorex habitats:
  47. 1 2 Myosorex sizes and diets:
  48. ↑ Myosorex habitats:
  49. 1 2 Surdisorex sizes and diets:
    • Aberdare mole shrew, Mount Elgon mole shrew, Mount Kenya mole shrew: Nowak, pp. 217, 218
  50. ↑ Surdisorex habitats:
  51. 1 2 Anourosorex sizes and diets:
  52. ↑ Anourosorex habitats:
  53. 1 2 Blarina sizes and diets:
  54. ↑ Blarina habitats:
  55. 1 2 Blarinella sizes and diets:
    • Asiatic short-tailed shrew, Burmese short-tailed shrew, Indochinese short-tailed shrew: Nowak, p. 208
  56. ↑ Blarinella habitats:
  57. 1 2 Chimarrogale sizes and diets:
  58. ↑ Chimarrogale habitats:
  59. 1 2 Chodsigoa sizes and diets:
    • De Winton's shrew, Lamulate shrew, Lesser Taiwanese shrew, Lowe's shrew, Pygmy brown-toothed shrew, Salenski's shrew, Smith's shrew, Van Sung's shrew: Nowak, p. 214
  60. ↑ Chodsigoa habitats:
  61. 1 2 Cryptotis sizes and diets:
  62. ↑ Cryptotis habitats:
  63. 1 2 Episoriculus sizes and diets:
    • Hodgson's brown-toothed shrew, Long-tailed brown-toothed shrew, Long-tailed mountain shrew, Taiwanese brown-toothed shrew: Nowak, p. 214
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  70. ↑ Neomys habitats:
  71. 1 2 Notiosorex sizes and diets:
  72. ↑ Notiosorex habitats:
  73. 1 2 Sorex sizes and diets:
  74. ↑ Sorex habitats:
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  98. ↑ Mogera habitats:
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  107. 1 2 Talpa sizes and diets:
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